Chandigarh, Oct. 18 -- The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging administrative failures, corruption and unemployment during the last 12 years of its rule.

Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky accused the BJP of leaving the city in a state of disrepair, citing damaged roads, stalled development outcomes and alleged corruption in the municipal corporation (MC). He also raised concerns over around 1,000 young people losing their jobs, saying the administration had failed to create adequate employment opportunities. Lucky said residents would hold the BJP accountable in the upcoming municipal elections.

AAP Chandigarh president Vijaypal Singh, meanwhile, demanded impartial...